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# Set your default policy for the INPUT chain to DROP: <code>iptables -P INPUT DROP</code>
# Remove the reject rule from the INPUT chain to hide our server from scans: <code> iptables -D INPUT 5</code>
# Set your default policy for the FORWARD chain to DROP: <code>iptables -P FORWARD DROP</code># Remove the reject rule from the FORWARD chain to hide it from scans.: <code>iptables -D FORWARD 1</code>
# To verify your work, log out of SSH and log back in. If you don't encounter any login issues, you're good to go.
# '''Assuming the step above works''', in your Linux VM, save your rule changes: <code>service iptables save</code>